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Michael Jackson’s father hospitalised after stroke

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Officials at Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein hospital said they admitted Joe Jackson at about 1700 GMT (0300 AEST) on Sunday.
Joe Jacksonis on his death bed in Brazil after suffering “life-threatening” heart attacks and a massive stroke, multiple sources confirm to RadarOnline.com exclusively.
The talent manager, who guided Michael and his four brothers to global stardom, was taken to the Albert Einstein hospital.

Thank you for the love & prayers for our father. Doctors are now running tests. God willing, I should be able to make a quick recovery and travel back home soon. He was suffering from irregular heartbeat reported by the doctors.
“Yesterday in Sao PaoloJoehad a stroke and then his heart stopped”, they toldUs Weekly. He is still in the hospital and now in the intensive care unit.
The fete marking Jackson’s birthday went ahead on July 25 without its guest of honour, with local media reporting he was not feeling well enough to attend.
Youngest daughter, singer Janet Jackson, tweeted a message for her father via herInstagramaccount. And an organizer of the celebration saysJacksonis doing well.
Unfortunately for Jackson, his health issues interrupted plans for an elaborate birthday bash in Brazil Sunday night.

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